When one or more Library locations have to close—for a weather event, holiday, or another reason—many of our regular services are put on hold. To help you feel prepared, here are some answers to our most frequently asked closure-related questions, plus information on what's available when the Library is closed.
Find Us in East Dartmouth Communities
The sixth installation of Library Kiosks has arrived at the East Dartmouth Community Centre, ready for you to browse and borrow.
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Halifax Public Libraries welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery as its new café provider for Halifax Central Library and Keshen Goodman Public Library.
We’re Shouting for Our 2025 Ghost Story Winners!
Celebrate our 36th annual Ghost Story Contest winners! Read their chilling tales and experience the talent of young writers from across HRM.
Remembrance Day Closure
On Tuesday, November 11, all branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed for the Remembrance Day holiday.
Design Build Team is selected for Halifax North Memorial Public Library Renovation
Following a thorough procurement process, Halifax Public Libraries has selected the Design-Build Team for the $34.5 million Halifax North Memorial Public Library renovation project in Halifax’s historic North End community. The selected Design-Build team includes the Marco Group, Lydon Lynch Architects and Teeple Architects.
E-Library Service Disruption on October 13
Halifax Public Libraries' website will be undergoing a maintenance upgrade that will limit access to some account features and E-Library services.
Change to hoopla’s Monthly Borrowing Limit
As of September 17, 2025, Halifax Public Libraries’ hoopla borrowing limit is 3 items per month. Access to the full hoopla collection remains unchanged.
Digital Title Suggestions for Purchase Have Moved to Libby’s ‘Notify Me’ Tags
Digital requests (Suggestions for Purchase for e-books and e-audiobooks) have moved to Libby. Use Notify Me tags to flag e-books and audiobooks we don’t own, get notified if we buy them, and place a hold to borrow. Learn more!
Dartmouth North Public Library: Closure News and Updates
As of Thursday, September 11, Temporary Library Service is now available at 105 Highfield Park Drive. This means that community members can now visit the temporary portable unit to access and enjoy expanded services.
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